• Director of Externships and Pro Bono…

    University of Maine System (Portland, ME)


    Director of Externships and Pro Bono Service/Associate Professor of Law

     

    The University of Maine School of Law, in the coastal community of Portland, Maine, seeks a full-time Director of Externships & Pro Bono Service to join its faculty in the Fall of 2026. The Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality externship placements across public service, judicial, government, and in-house sectors, ensuring diverse opportunities for students to earn academic credit while developing essential skills under the supervision of practicing attorneys. Key responsibilities include creating and teaching a weekly externship seminar, advising and mentoring students, cultivating relationships with external partners (including the bar and bench), and collaborating with clinical faculty and student services.

     

    Additionally, the Director will oversee and expand the voluntary pro bono program, helping students track their hours toward a graduation certificate. The Externship Director position is a full-time faculty position within the School of Law with rights comparable to tenured and tenure-track faculty.

    How to Apply:

    Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

     

    + A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.

    + A resume/curriculum vitae.

     

    Application materials and questions can also be sent to the chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Anthony Moffa, at the following email address: [email protected].

    Important items to know about the recruitment process:

    + Review of applications will begin immediately.

    + Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.

    + Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for references.

    + The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

    + We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.

     

    The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .

     

    About the University of Maine System

     

    The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

     

    Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .